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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Anyone thinking of going to these???? I have a few friends with vettes that have considered thenm



(Front) (Front) 17x4.5 with 2.25” Backspace and M&H Racemaster 185/55/17 Front Runner
(Rear) 17x9.5 with 7.0” backspace and Mickey Thompson 275/40/17 Street Radial
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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They look great~
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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Any more pictures?
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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have some of them on other vehicles only but those are the only ones in a vette

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I have fronts already, just need some more cash for the rears and tires.
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Really? 17x9.5 is the widest they come in? Those are great looking...
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Those look sick. I wish there was a little bit more poke on the front of the Trans Am. I've been wanting to get fats and skinnies and I think this combo is my favorite for now. Any Idea on the weight of each 17x9.5 and 17x4?
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I will see if I can get weights, the greg weld 17s weigh right at 14# for the 17x4.5 if I recall
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Here are some 15s that I got from Vicarofhell. Good seller and I <3 the wheels.
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17 x 4.5 weighs 15.2lbs the 17 x 9.5 comes in at 20lbs

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